The first of two new SeaRiver oil tankers made its first visit to the terminal in Prince William Sound this past September. The Liberty Bay was built by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.
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To prevent oil spills, we must focus on the right risks
From the Executive Director:
Only in hindsight can we perfectly zero in on the most important details. We’d like to be able to say we can see what’s coming and prepare for the best possible outcome. Often, however, the details that matter only appear obvious after the dust has settled. We complacently assume that if nothing changes what worked yesterday should work tomorrow. We are suspicious of change, assuming that change increases risk for undesired outcomes. Perhaps.
Single-hulled tankers now outlawed in U.S. waters
Starting this year, single-hulled oil tankers are now illegal in all U.S. waters.
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990, passed after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, required that all new oil tankers be constructed with double hulls. Single-hulled tankers were allowed to continue operating, but were to be gradually phased out.
